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How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.
UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.
The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.

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Motor News

How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.

UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.

The Two Most Important Factors in Last-Mile Delivery
A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Impact on Freight Navigating
Nearly a month after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Dean Croke of DAT Freight & Analytics examines the current state of freight navigating.

Amazon Logistics’ Growth Shakes Up Shipping Industry in 2023
The 2023 U.S. Parcel Shipping Index is out, and it shows Amazon leading the pack in a changing industry landscape.

Nissan Channels Tesla With Its Latest Manufacturing Process
Nissan has joined other carmakers in adopting Tesla's gigacastin. The process will cut costs as the Japanese carmaker has plans to roll out 30 new models by 2027.

Why are Diesel Prices Climbing Back Over $4 a Gallon?
As oil prices creep back over $4 a gallon, we look at the underlying reasons for this unexpected increase.

Luxury Car Brands in Limbo After Chinese Company Violates Labor Laws
The U.S. ban on imports from China's Xinjiang region is delaying deliveries of high-end cars like Porsche, Audi, and Bentley to the U.S. market.

The Three Biggest Challenges Facing Shippers and Carriers in 2024
The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.

Trucking Association CEO on New Biden Policy: ‘Entirely Unachievable’
The trucking industry is speaking out on the Biden administration's new emission standards for heavy-duty trucks.

Solving the Last-Mile Delivery Problem in New York City
The creation of distribution microhubs around New York could significantly ease traffic and reduce environmental impact.

Ranking the Top 50 Trucking Companies of 2024
FedEx? Old Dominion? XPO? Find out which trucking companies are leading the way.

A New Era of Electric Trucks Set to Begin in California
RIZON has launched a new line of mid-sized electric trucks in California, revolutionizing the way items are delivered in cities.

Container Shipping Market Facing Major Challenge
Global container shipping faces overcapacity, driving rates to unsustainable lows and prompting cost-cutting measures.

Former Tesla Executive Joins General Motors to Drive Electric Vehicle Strategy
GM appoints former Tesla executive to lead electric vehicle strategy amid company's leadership shifts.

Range Energy Secures $23.5 Million for Electric Trailer Production
Electric truck startup Range Energy announced $23.5 million in new financing as it helps trucking companies make their diesel trucks more environmentally friendly.

Walmart Reduces Carrier Requirements for On-Time and In-Full Shipments
Walmart is reducing its on-time and in-full shipment standards, dropping from 98% on-time compliance requirements to 90%.

1-2 Day Reliable Delivery Service Adds Value to Customer’s Overall Offering
PITT OHIO's offers 1 to 2 day on time, damage free delivery services to their Less-than-Truckload customers. Review the testimonial from Nelsen Corporation for more information.

6 Reasons Shippers Diversify Their Portfolio of Drayage Providers
PITT OHIO provides 6 reasons why shippers should diversify their Drayage providers for Supply Chain Optimization and increase business performance.

Freight Rates Remain Steady Despite Cold Snap
While the historic cold snap is causing multiple issues across the U.S., freight rates have remained relatively stable says data from DAT.


Featured Companies

NEXT Trucking
NEXT offers an end-to-end logistics solution that combines a freight marketplace with over 16,000 drivers, company-owned assets, and strategic partnerships to provide our customers with an unrivaled suite of services from OTR to drayage and warehousing. With the freedom and efficiency…
SMC3
SMC³ is the one-stop knowledge hub for less than truckload technology, data and education. The API-powered SMC³ Platform delivers unrivaled LTL analytical capabilities and shipment visibility data. Best known for its trusted CzarLite®, RateWare® and CarrierConnect® rating and transit solutions,…
New Century Transportation
As a premier top-100 LTL carrier headquartered in the northeast, we have developed an extensive network of resources, including a fleet of over 2000 units that allow us to optimize service levels and flexibility for our customers. With our Load-to-Deliver® service,…
FTR Associates
FTR Associates is the industry leader in freight transportation forecasting. Currently our principal source of business is forecasting U.S. freight by mode of transportation, NAFTA commercial vehicle sales and production, U.S. trailer factory shipments, N.A. railcar deliveries…
Tango Transport
Since 1991, Tango Transport has been recognized as an award-winning dry van and flatbed service carrier by many Fortune 500 companies.  In today’s rapidly changing business environment, you can trust us as your transportation partner. With Tango, you can expect…
Kintetsu World Express
As a member of the large Japanese conglomerate, the Kintetsu group, Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) has been a key player in the global transportation and freight forwarding industry since 1948. KWE provides comprehensive one-stop services and solutions that incorporate airfreight…
Blockchain in Trucking Alliance
Blockchain in Trucking Alliance, BiTA was formed by experienced tech and transportation executives to create a forum for the development of blockchain standards and education for the freight industry.  Our goal is to bring together leading companies in the…
Trucking Moves America Forward
The mission of Trucking Moves America Forward is to establish a long-term industry-wide movement to create a positive image for the industry, to ensure that policymakers and the public understand the importance of the trucking industry to the nation’s…
Decker Truck Line
Decker Truck Line, Inc., a family-owned business since 1931, takes great pride in providing excellent service to our customers as well as a stable, positive and progressive work environment for its employees. With 700 tractors and nearly 1550 trailers, Decker is a diversified…
FreightCenter
FreightCenter.com is a full-service freight logistics company whose primary focus is using web-based tools to help both businesses and individuals with their freight shipping needs. Using FreightCenter enables customers to compare rates from different carriers, book online, and track…
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